Stop the Presses Opening

Personnel: Five CubsEquipment: A rolled newspaper for each boySet Up: The Cub Scouts run onto stage. As each Cub Scout repeats his part, he opens the paper to "read".All Cubs: Extra! Extra! Let us read to you all about it!

1st Cub: Wow! The headline says there's going to be a great Pack meeting for Pack (number) tonight! Sounds like fun!2nd Cub: Hey! The Who's Who page says there's going to be some advancements and awards given out. That sounds neat!3rd Cub: Would you look at the sports page? It says there's going to be fun games and activities for everyone. This is sounding exciting!4th Cub: Cool! The food section talks about the great refreshments that will be served. I know I can't wait!5th Cub: Hey Guys! In the comic section it says there's going to be some hilarious and funny skits and jokes. You know, that reminds me of a joke. What's black and white and black and white and black and white and black and white and read all over? A zebra, skunk, and Dalmatian reading a newspaper! Great joke, huh?!

All Cubs: Now that we've let you know what's going on we hope you'll enjoy the pack meeting as much as we will!!